I’m particularly worried that an internal stitch may be pressing on my auricular nerve as I’ve heard some of you mention that this could happen. If my auricular nerve is somehow surrounded by a stitch, can my surgeon do an X-ray to see this? And if the internal stitches are dissolvable, how long does it take for them to dissolve? Thanks so much!
Answer: Do internal facelift stitches dissolve? Hello. Thank you for your question. Some surgeons use absorbable sutures and some surgeons use permanent sutures when performing facelift. It is simply a matter of surgeon preference. I personally prefer absorbable sutures, because permanent sutures can sometimes cause a localized inflammatory response, called a suture granuloma, that may occur even several years after surgery and may require removal of the offending suture. There are different types of absorbable sutures that may be used. Most of the common absorbable sutures used in facelift surgery will be gone in 3 - 6 months. Obviously, permanent sutures will remain forever, unless surgically removed. If you are having symptoms that may be related to greater auricular nerve compression, such as numbness of the ear or pain, it will likely resolve over time as swelling and inflammation around the nerve resolves from surgery. There is no x-ray that would demonstrate these sutures, but your surgeon likely knows exactly where the sutures were placed during your procedure. If you are concerned, I would encourage you to follow-up with your primary surgeon to discuss your concerns and make certain that everything is healing as expected. I wish you the best in your recovery.
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Answer: Do internal facelift stitches dissolve? Hello. Thank you for your question. Some surgeons use absorbable sutures and some surgeons use permanent sutures when performing facelift. It is simply a matter of surgeon preference. I personally prefer absorbable sutures, because permanent sutures can sometimes cause a localized inflammatory response, called a suture granuloma, that may occur even several years after surgery and may require removal of the offending suture. There are different types of absorbable sutures that may be used. Most of the common absorbable sutures used in facelift surgery will be gone in 3 - 6 months. Obviously, permanent sutures will remain forever, unless surgically removed. If you are having symptoms that may be related to greater auricular nerve compression, such as numbness of the ear or pain, it will likely resolve over time as swelling and inflammation around the nerve resolves from surgery. There is no x-ray that would demonstrate these sutures, but your surgeon likely knows exactly where the sutures were placed during your procedure. If you are concerned, I would encourage you to follow-up with your primary surgeon to discuss your concerns and make certain that everything is healing as expected. I wish you the best in your recovery.
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April 16, 2019
Answer: How long ago? Why do you think it is pushing on your nerve? How long ago was the surgery? Xrays do not show the sutures and there should not be any around your great auricular nerve anyway. Usually the the sutures use do not dissolve but some do use absorbable. If you are having ear pain, it should within a month after surgery.
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April 16, 2019
Answer: How long ago? Why do you think it is pushing on your nerve? How long ago was the surgery? Xrays do not show the sutures and there should not be any around your great auricular nerve anyway. Usually the the sutures use do not dissolve but some do use absorbable. If you are having ear pain, it should within a month after surgery.
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April 10, 2019
Answer: Yes if its absorbable It seems that you're unhappy with your scars from your previous surgery. To answer your one question, yes usually they are unless permanent.I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of facelifts if you want a second opinion and of course, make sure you follow up with your own surgeon and talk about this. I hope this helps and wish you all the best in your surgery and event. If it does, please take a moment to up vote this answer on the “respond” button on the top right.
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April 10, 2019
Answer: Yes if its absorbable It seems that you're unhappy with your scars from your previous surgery. To answer your one question, yes usually they are unless permanent.I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of facelifts if you want a second opinion and of course, make sure you follow up with your own surgeon and talk about this. I hope this helps and wish you all the best in your surgery and event. If it does, please take a moment to up vote this answer on the “respond” button on the top right.
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April 7, 2019
Answer: Cannot be seen on x ray. Internal sutures cannot be seen on x ray. Also, depending upon the dissolvable suture, some sutures can last for several months but will loosen with time. Theoretically, if the nerve sheath is intact, the nerve will recover but may take time. Strangulation of the nerve by a suture in surrounding tissue will interrupt nerve function by cutting off axonal flow. In these cases, the nerve sheath should remain intact and therefore nerve function is recoverable. A similar situation could be caused by heat from nearby cauterization Cases of non recovery can be due to actual nerve injury from dissection, but there is difficulty in determining this upon re exploration. For the most part, these situations cause numbness and not pain. If your primary concern is numbness, it is usually best to wait and follow with your doctor. If your symptom is prolonged pain, it may represent a different situation for which you will need to follow with your doctor.
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April 7, 2019
Answer: Cannot be seen on x ray. Internal sutures cannot be seen on x ray. Also, depending upon the dissolvable suture, some sutures can last for several months but will loosen with time. Theoretically, if the nerve sheath is intact, the nerve will recover but may take time. Strangulation of the nerve by a suture in surrounding tissue will interrupt nerve function by cutting off axonal flow. In these cases, the nerve sheath should remain intact and therefore nerve function is recoverable. A similar situation could be caused by heat from nearby cauterization Cases of non recovery can be due to actual nerve injury from dissection, but there is difficulty in determining this upon re exploration. For the most part, these situations cause numbness and not pain. If your primary concern is numbness, it is usually best to wait and follow with your doctor. If your symptom is prolonged pain, it may represent a different situation for which you will need to follow with your doctor.
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April 7, 2019
Answer: Facelift sutures Facelift results are much more dependent on the technique, as opposed to the type of sutures that are used. In my facelift practice, we use long acting, but absorbable sutures. In this fashion there are no foreign bodies left behind. As for your concerns regarding the nerve, even after the suture has dissolved it can still take a few months to see how well the nerve will regenerate. It is always best to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon.
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April 7, 2019
Answer: Facelift sutures Facelift results are much more dependent on the technique, as opposed to the type of sutures that are used. In my facelift practice, we use long acting, but absorbable sutures. In this fashion there are no foreign bodies left behind. As for your concerns regarding the nerve, even after the suture has dissolved it can still take a few months to see how well the nerve will regenerate. It is always best to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon.
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